the river

Have you ever lived in a place overlooking a river? At the moment I’m looking at a river on the fifth floor of an apartment in NH. It’s very still and everything reflects clearly and calmly in it. It’s a beautiful sight. If you happen to be anxious about anything, it all goes away when looking at the river. It has a way of quieting the mind. There are times when the river rages pass as though it can’t pick up enough speed. Then you witness the power of water. It’s awesome. All the changes of the river say something different to someone watching it. You feel compelled to stop and listen. Not seeing the river because of being too busy is a loss in the course of the day.